Even the dancers said it was a bit awkward, but they quickly got over the curious stares. "Because everybody could see each other, and everybody knows we're all in the same zone, we just vibe out," said Jasmine Staten.

The free event, which was hosted by the Lincoln Center and the Alliance for Coney Island, is part of a push to help people experience new things.

Participants said the best part was trying to figure out what everyone else was listening to based on how they were dancing.